Also called: Groundwater Remediation Technician, O&M Technician (Environmental)
Runs and maintains the pumps and treatment systems that clean polluted groundwater at cleanup sites.
A remediation tech drives between sites checking pumps, changing carbon filters, sampling wells, and fixing equipment that pulls contaminated water from the ground and cleans it.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree or on-the-job training; HAZWOPER safety certification required.
Ways in: 2-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Technology (2-year).
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-4042: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Medium risk for 10 years. Remote monitoring and auto controls run cleanup systems; site visits and repairs remain, with fewer techs per site.
Classes: Chemistry, Earth science, Algebra I.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-4042.
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